Maine Class C Permit Practice Test
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Under ordinary conditions, what minimum following interval does the Maine handbook recommend?
Blue A follows silver B in the same lane. A fixed roadside post provides a reference for checking the following interval.
Correct answer: 4 seconds
Why
The Maine handbook recommends at least four seconds behind the vehicle ahead under ordinary conditions. Start counting when its rear passes a fixed roadside point; your vehicle should not reach that point before four seconds. Increase the gap when conditions require more room. The statute uses a reasonable-and-prudent standard based on speed, traffic and road conditions, rather than a universal numerical time minimum.
Verified against Maine Driver License Manual and Motorist Handbook · Following-distance rule · p. 85
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